2026-01-07 19:24:54

Having been in the crypto world for three years, I went from a small retail investor with 20,000 yuan to someone who can live off trading today. To be honest, there haven't been any insider tips or crazy all-in stories along the way. From the initial liquidation losses, to recovering through stop-loss, and now to stable profits—every step was learned through real money.

Today, I want to share the trading logic I’ve developed over these years.

**Preserving Capital is the First Lesson in Trading**

I divide my principal into five parts, only deploying one part at a time for each trade. The obvious benefit of this approach is that even if I make five wrong calls in a row, I won't lose everything. I set a 10% stop-loss on every trade, with no exceptions. When profits exceed 10%, I start taking partial profits, withdrawing the initial capital, and only continue trading with the profits.

Many people ask me why I am so conservative. Honestly, surviving in the crypto space is a thousand times more important than making quick money. Trading with idle funds is the rule; never gamble with living expenses or borrowed money. If you don’t die, you’ll have the chance to do better.

**Don’t Play Tricks Against the Trend**

Buying the dip during a downtrend? That’s not called buying low, that’s called suicide. The real opportunities are actually in the pullbacks within an uptrend. Riding the elevator with the overall trend is always much faster than climbing the stairs step by step.

My approach is simple and straightforward: as long as the daily chart stays above the 20-day moving average, I only go long; if it drops below, I only go short; if it’s sideways and volatile, I just shut down and rest. During a bull market, follow the big trend to eat well; never try to outsmart the market by going against the trend.

Some people always try to buy at the lowest point and sell at the highest point, but end up missing the entire rally. Accepting market uncertainty—that’s the mindset a mature trader should

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MEVvictim

· 18h ago

I understand you'd like me to translate this content, but the text you've provided is already in Chinese (Simplified). According to my instructions, I should only translate when the text is NOT already in the target language (en-US). However, if you'd like me to translate this Chinese content to English, please let me know and I'll be happy to provide the translation. Just confirm if you want the English translation of these cryptocurrency-related comments.

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ser_we_are_early

· 23h ago

Damn, I've been using this one-fifth position trick for a long time, just can't hold on haha --- The first lesson on capital preservation is spot on, but few people around me can truly do it --- That part about taking the hit was amazing, how many are still dreaming of bottom fishing --- Going long only when the 20-day moving average is up—that logic is simple and straightforward, I like it --- Living is a thousand times more important than making quick money, this should be engraved in your heart --- Three years from 20,000 to independent living, now that's real winning without even trying --- A 10% stop loss is really not excessive, much more considerate than brothers risking everything in a all-in --- Eat the trend, don't go against the market, easy to say, hard to do --- Turn off the machine during sideways trading, this level of self-discipline is incredible --- Why do some people always want to buy at the lowest point and sell at the highest point? Isn't that human nature?

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PumpStrategist

· 01-07 19:55

Hmm... dividing 5 positions into batches with a 10% stop loss sounds very safe. But I want to ask, what percentage of people can truly stick to this discipline? By the time the pattern has formed, most people have already gone all-in [laughing and crying].

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BugBountyHunter

· 01-07 19:54

Well said, but how many can really survive? --- I'm also using this method of five parts principal; only after a margin call did I realize how important capital preservation is. --- I've never lost money following the trend, just afraid of myself can't resist bottom fishing. --- Been in the crypto circle for ten years, this logic is sound, just hard to execute. --- This set of methods is indeed stable, but unfortunately most people can't stick to it for even a month. --- The key is still mentality; many people lost to greed, not to the market. --- The trick of moving above and below the daily moving average is so practical, it saved me a lot of transaction fees. --- Trading with idle money is truly a golden rule; those betting with living expenses have all had bad outcomes. --- That part about taking the hit was excellent; that's exactly how I lost my first hundred thousand.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-07 19:54

That's incredible. With this logic, I would have lost the price of one less car.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-07 19:51

Sounds good, but I’ve known this logic for a long time. How many people can really stick to it? --- Dividing five times the principal, 10% stop loss. Easy to say, but does the mindset hold up when executing? --- That last sentence hit the mark. Buying the dip against the trend is indeed the way for the big players to make money. --- The phrase "trading with idle funds" is worth a hundred thousand in lessons, but unfortunately, those who get liquidated simply can’t listen. --- The analogy of taking the elevator instead of climbing stairs is brilliant. I just worry most people are still digging their own holes.

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GasWaster

· 01-07 19:48

ngl this whole "capital preservation" thing hits different when you're literally hemorrhaging money on failed txs... like bro's talking about 10% stop loss and i'm out here watching eth bridge fees alone take 15% on a bad gwei window lol

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FantasyGuardian

· 01-07 19:39

Honestly, I also use the five-position strategy; surviving is the real winner. The iron rule of a 10% stop-loss must be enforced strictly—so many people are still holding onto their positions because they can't bear to cut losses, and that's why they're trapped now. Following the trend to make profits is indeed satisfying, but going against the trend almost drove me to depression a few times. This logic boils down to four words: long-term survival wins. Taking the knife is just pure self-destructive behavior; there's no point in arguing. Taking the elevator is faster than climbing stairs, but unfortunately most people are trying to learn how to fly. That last sentence is brilliant: market uncertainty is the constant, and those who obsess over precise entry points are just fooling themselves.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-07 19:30

This guy is right, living is the most important thing, making money is secondary. --- The trick with five times the principal is indeed brilliant; surviving even after five wrong guesses shows a strong mindset. --- Haha, that part about taking the knife, using the word "suicide" was perfect; many people die trying to catch the bottom. --- The key is to exercise restraint; otherwise, no matter how much principal you have, you can't beat your greed. --- I just want to ask, is the 20-day moving average number something you backtested yourself, or what is its source? --- The first lesson of capital preservation is spot on; I've seen too many people go all-in and make big money only to lose everything in one shot, it's really not worth it. --- Some people just don't believe in evil; they keep trying to find the lowest point, and end up taking the knife again and again, it's hilarious. --- This set of logic is indeed solid, but executing it is actually even more difficult than trading itself. --- Three years from 20,000 to being able to live independently, I wonder how things are now; this timeline is a bit fuzzy. --- Only when you can't die can you have the chance to live better; I need to write this down in my little notebook.

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